HMH Weeks 1 and 2 Critical and Instructional Vocabulary

Front

What is a pesky insect?

Back

A term used to describe insects that are annoying or troublesome, such as mosquitoes.

Front

Define a base word.

Back

A word in its simplest form without any word parts added to it.

Front

What is an example of a prefix?

Back

The 'pre' in the word 'preview'.

Front

Who tells the story in the 3rd person?

Back

The narrator.

Front

What happens to long or curly hair if not brushed?

Back

It will become snarled.

Front

What is a suffix?

Back

A word part added to the end of a base word to change its meaning.

Front

Give an example of a base word.

Back

'Happy' is a base word; 'unhappy' is a word with a prefix.

Front

What does the term 'narrator' refer to?

Back

The person or character who tells the story.

Front

What is the meaning of 'frizzy'?

Back

Hair that is tightly curled and often looks messy.

Front

What is the role of an author?

Back

The person who writes a book or story.